Surfing Pikachu

Wizards Black Star Promos · #28 · Promo

$72.25US · TCGplayer

$60.00EU · Cardmarket

+5%7-day (EU)

+34%30-day (EU)

PromoRarity

#16 of 53Rank in set

Price detail

Market read: flat this week; +34% over 30 days; a steady climb built over the month, not a one-week pop — the kind of move that tends to hold.

TCGplayer (US) (normal)

Tier	USD
Low	$45.43
Market	$72.25
Mid	$80.00
High	$530

Cardmarket (EU)

Metric	EUR
Trend	€55.56
Avg 1-day	€49.99
Avg 7-day	€52.96
Avg 30-day	€41.61
Low	€3.00

Authenticity check

At $72.25, Surfing Pikachu is in the price tier counterfeiters actually print. Before paying for a raw copy, run the quick physical checks — and be suspicious of any copy offered well under market.

Light test: real cards have an opaque middle layer — shine a phone light through the card; if it glows through easily, walk away.
Texture & print: under magnification real cards show a fine rosette dot pattern; fakes look flat, blurry, or oversaturated (the back's blue is a common tell).
Font & layout: compare the HP, energy symbols and set number against the card image above — fakes routinely get spacing and symbols subtly wrong.
The price itself: a raw Surfing Pikachu offered under about $36.12 is where fakes and bait listings live — run the exact price through our deal checker.

→ Full spot-a-fake checklist → Verifying graded slabs

FAQ

How much is Surfing Pikachu (Wizards Black Star Promos #28) worth?

As of our 2026-08-07 data, Surfing Pikachu from Wizards Black Star Promos is worth about $72.25 (TCGplayer US market) and around €60.00 (Cardmarket EU). Prices move constantly — check the live links before buying or selling.

Is Surfing Pikachu rare?

Its rarity is listed as Promo and it ranks #16 of 53 by value in Wizards Black Star Promos. Rarity is the printed classification — it does not by itself guarantee value.

What's the most valuable card in Wizards Black Star Promos?

By current US market price, it's Lucky Stadium at $1,284.

Is Surfing Pikachu's price going up or down?

On the Cardmarket (EU) trend it's +5% over 7 days, +34% over 30 days. That's an early momentum signal, not a guarantee — collectible prices are volatile and can reverse quickly.

Where can I check Surfing Pikachu's live price?

See the current TCGplayer (US) market price here: Surfing Pikachu on TCGplayer ↗.

How can I tell if a Surfing Pikachu is fake?

Because it trades at $72.25, Surfing Pikachu is a counterfeit target. The fast checks: the light test (real cards have an opaque middle layer), print texture under magnification, and font/symbol accuracy — full checklist in the Authenticity section above. And sanity-check the price: a copy offered far below $72.25 is the classic fake/bait pattern — check any asking price here.